A former Clemson quarterback commitment is bringing serious heat in the minor leagues. According to Baseball America, Bubba Chandler hit 101.5 mph on the radar gun Sunday during his start for the Indianapolis Indians, the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. That marks the fastest pitch from a starting pitcher — MLB or Triple-A — […]
ATLANTA – Jeff Francoeur faced a difficult decision after he graduated from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia back in 2002. At the time Francoeur was committed to play football and baseball for Clemson and enrolled in June ahead of the 2002 MLB Draft. But when his hometown team, the Atlanta Braves, called his name […]
After Clemson signee Bubba Chandler was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft (No. 72 overall pick) last week, The Clemson Insider confirmed that the star quarterback and pitcher/shortstop would pursue a future in professional baseball rather than try his hand as a two-sport athlete with the Tigers. […]
Following the conclusion of the MLB draft last weekend, all eyes were on Clemson’s quarterback room and the looming decisions of incoming freshmen Will Taylor and Bubba Chandler. While Clemson will continue on with Will Taylor aboard and without Bubba Chandler, who decided to pursue professional baseball, quarterbacks coach Brandon Streeter isn’t worried. In fact, […]
Bubba Chandler was the first player the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted to commit to the organization after they selected him with the 72nd overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft. Chandler enrolled at Clemson two weeks ago and was already working out with the Clemson football team when the Pirates selected him on […]
A two-sport Clemson signee was taken on Day 2 of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday. North Oconee High School (Bogart, Ga.) product Bubba Chandler was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 72nd pick in the third round of the draft as a pitcher. The Clemson Insider confirmed that Chandler will pursue […]
The first round of the 2021 MLB Draft wrapped up on Sunday night and seemed to signal good news for Clemson on the diamond and gridiron. One of the biggest indicators of draft order for highly sought after players with college eligibility is signing bonus money. Top level high school players typically communicate a number […]
Clemson is always looking one step ahead. That’s why the Tigers are continuing to keep tabs on Westerville (Oh.) 2022 three-star QB Judah Holtzclaw, who recently transferred to Northeast Georgia Prep Academy from Westerville Central. Holtzclaw (6-6, 235) had an opportunity to make his way back down to Clemson for Dabo Swinney Camp earlier last […]
Bubba Chandler has a big decision to make this coming week. The 2021 MLB Draft gets underway on Sunday and most projections have Chandler going in the first round thanks to his stellar career at North Oconee High School, Ga. Chandler enrolled in summer classes at Clemson in June to join the football team in […]
Now it is D.J. Uiagalelei’s time to shine. Why now? Though he is just a sophomore, Uiagalelei has to step as a leader, not just for the team, but for the quarterbacks as much as any other group. With Taisun Phommachanh still officially out with a torn Achilles tendon, Uiagalelei has to be the leader […]